Program Overview

Program Overview

The B.S.M.E. with a concentration in Precision Engineering and Metrology provides students with specialized, hands-on learning and focused training in areas such as advanced manufacturing processes, advanced CAD, and waves and optics. Metrology is the science of measurement and is essential for the field of mechanical engineering. Precision metrology emphasizes high design accuracy for manufacturing of components and systems, leading to quality processes and parts.

Program Details

• Delivery: On Campus
• Start Date: Fall, Spring, and Summer
• Credit Hours: 120, including 12-13 for concentration
• Quality: The top metrology research center of its kind in North and South America

The Science of Measurement

Metrology, or the science of measurement, is crucial for every product in life, from the optical chips in phones to the wings on cargo planes. Manufacturers rely on metrologists, like those at the Center for Precision Metrology (CPM) at UNC Charlotte.

Program at a Glance

The program is housed in the William States Lee College of Engineering and offers a unique blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications. By completing the requirements, students receive a special designation on their transcript showing completion of the precision engineering and metrology concentration.

Research Areas

The Center for Precision Metrology (CPM) at UNC Charlotte is a leading research center in metrology, focusing on advanced manufacturing processes, precision engineering, and metrology.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes courses in advanced manufacturing processes, advanced CAD, waves and optics, and other relevant areas, providing students with a comprehensive education in precision engineering and metrology.

Facilities

The W.S. Lee College of Engineering facilities offer state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, and spaces designed for hands-on learning in Mechanical Engineering and beyond.